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Parasite

Noun

Definitionen

1.NounAn organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
"Lice, fleas, ticks, and mites are widely spread parasites."
2.NounAn internal parasite that is an animal or protist.
3.NounA person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
4.NounA sycophant or hanger-on.
5.NounA climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc.
6.NounA retainer or companion of an ancient Celtic warrior, who praised him in song or poetry at gatherings; a bard.
7.NounA component of a composite aircraft which is carried aloft and air-launched by a larger carrier aircraft or mother ship to support the primary mission of the carrier; a parasite aircraft.
8.NounAn isolated (FSDU) (freestanding display unit )
"parasite display; parasite stand; parasite unit"
9.VerbTo parasitize.
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